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Artex Removal in Buttsole
Need Artex removal in Buttsole? We work across Buttsole and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal for Buttsole
Artex removal near Buttsole
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From coatings damaged by DIY and loft conversions and extensions, we cover stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
Rural homes near Buttsole have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Buttsole
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Buttsole contact us for Artex jobs. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our area stretches from Buttsole to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For rented flats close to Sandwich station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Eastry Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Buttsole is within about 5 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in CT13 and CT14 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Buttsole include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile north)
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Buttsole: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Buttsole home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Buttsole have asbestos?
If your home in Buttsole was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How much does Artex removal cost in Buttsole?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work in Buttsole?
Yes. We cover Buttsole and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Options to consider in Buttsole
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
- Houses, flats and business premises
See our prices page and our cost guide.
What we deal with in Buttsole
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
In older homes in Buttsole, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- If the price includes VAT
- What isn’t included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Towns and villages near Buttsole
What else we do in Buttsole
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Duty holders and landlords in Buttsole
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site